Beauty may have been dominated by the omnichannel approach in 2019, but this year, the industry is witnessing one of the strongest shifts to e–commerce ever. The transformation began in March 2020 with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, causing the omnichannel approach to lose relevance as many brick-and-mortar retailers across the country were forced to shutter. Continue reading
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[Save the Date!] Webinar on Professional Beauty Europe: Key Developments, Trends, and the Impact of Coronavirus
Join our upcoming Professional Beauty Europe: Key Developments, Trends, and the Impact of Coronavirus webinar to understand the current state of the professional beauty industry as well as the impact of COVID-19, captured in Kline’s comprehensive forecast scenarios built on our extensive knowledge and years of tracking this market.
[UPCOMING WEBINAR] Plant-Based Meat: Processing Alternatives and Ingredients Assessment
The revolution of plant-based meat arises from cutting-edge innovation involved in the processing and manufacturing of meatless substitutes. As the industry faces increasing demand, it is essential for companies to comprehend developing technologies and ingredients in this market from a global perspective.
[WEBINAR ALERT] Clean Label in Food and Beverages: Perception vs. Reality
An increasing number of consumers opt for food and beverage products that they perceive to be “clean” or “natural.” Gluten-free, non-GMO, no artificial colors, organic, grass-fed, and preservative-free are claims consumers pay attention to in their quest for cleaner, greener living.Continue reading
Commercial Laundry Trends
Kline published the second edition of Laundry Chemical Products USA.: Market Analysis and Opportunities recently, and the report contains a wealth of information on market sales, growth, forecasts, and insights from more than 500 structured surveys of professional end-use decision makers.
Commercial laundries were asked the importance of various emerging trends, and 55% rated energy saving/conservation as very important. Continue reading
Consumer Trends and Growth Potential of Natural OTCs
The market for natural OTC products continues to see double-digit year-over-year sales growth, while the traditional OTC market struggles with only 2%-3% growth each year. Kline defines natural OTCs as drug-free, non-monograph products that may contain natural, plant, or herb-based ingredients. Natural OTCs can be homeopathic products and often make claims of support, prevention, maintenance and/or treatment of minor ailments. What seems to work for natural OTCs is honesty and transparency of ingredients. Millennials are driving demand for natural OTC products that have natural ingredients and help treat minor ailments without harmful ingredients or unwanted side effects. Millennials are also becoming parents and are also demanding natural products for their children.
Upcoming Webinar: Global Marine Lubricants: Market Analysis and Opportunities
The global shipping industry faces a period of immense economic and technological challenges. The industry continues to suffer from overcapacity and poor profitability. At the same time, emission limits are set to tighten in the coming years. Engine OEMs, ship owners, oil refiners, and bunker fuel suppliers all face difficult strategic decisions for complying with the new emission regulations while enhancing profitability.
Ingredients: 2017/2018 highlights
This interview was originally published in Expression Cosmétique Guide des Ingrédients Cosmétiques 2018, p.28-30, www.editionsbgm.fr
The cosmetics industry and its upstream players are moving on with their transformation. Nikola Matic, Head of the Chemicals & Materials Department for Kline & Company, shares with us the main changes in the industry and the future trends.
Can you give us an update on the sales of ingredients in 2017?Continue reading
Energy conservation and effluent management systems prevalent among commercial laundries
Kline’s latest I&I cleaning study, Laundry Chemical Products U.S.A.: Market Analysis and Opportunities, was published in September and contains a wealth of information on market sales, growth, forecasts, and insights from more than 500 structured surveys of professional end-use decision makers.
Commercial laundries were asked the importance of various emerging trends, and 55% rated energy saving/conservation as very important. Washing machine servicing is very important to 47% of commercial laundries. New sources of revenue from more rental activity is rated third, with 45% giving it very important ratings. Cold water washing is aligned with energy savings and is rated fourth in importance.Continue reading
Innovation in cleaning chemicals and cloth products at the ISSA Show in Dallas
The annual ISSA Show in Dallas featured hundreds of exhibitors displaying their latest innovations, including cleaning chemicals, green cleaning products, dry wipers, wet wipes, machinery, floor pads, and dispensers. Rubbermaid was celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Brute trash can, and several large CPG companies expanded their professional offerings. For example, SC Johnson has fully incorporated Deb hand care into its professional cleaning offerings, and Henkel’s commercial cleaning line has been expanded and now includes the Sun, All, and Snuggle brands acquired from Sun Chemicals. Hydro Systems displayed their latest innovations in chemical dispensing systems, and Cascades PRO also displayed it New Era of Clean Tandem professional paper dispensers. Continue reading